Canon G16 vs Sony WX70

Let's look more in depth at the Canon G16 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and WX70 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The G16 was released 23 months after the WX70 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G16 scores against the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 provides physical dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G16 compared to the WX70.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and WX70 is 85 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and WX70.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G16 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX70 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer G16 should have a benefit in sensor technology.